After a frustrating 2 and 2 finish at the Saints Classic last week, Aquinas got back to business with a sweep of Blue Valley North on Tuesday.  The Saints won the twin bill 9-3 and 7-6 (8 innings) hammering out a total of 27 hits, but stranding 17 runners.  Jenna Boutte led the team batting .667.  Lauren Thimmesch was 5 for 8 with 4 RBI’s.   The team batting average for the day was an impressive .429.  Along with Boutte and Thimmesch, Katelyn Nill, Cayce Jacquinot and Janessa Swinney all batted above the team average.  Swinney hit the game winning single in game 2, scoring Andrea Piezuch.

Game 1

Saints 9  -  Blue Valley North 3

Saints pitcher Katelyn Nill only gave up 3 hits and 1 walk while striking out 7 in her 7 innings.  Jenna Boutte led the offense going 2 for 3, while Lauren Thimmesch, Janessa Swinney and Cayce Jacquinot were each 2 for 4.

Game 2

Saints 7  - Blue Valley North 6 (8 innings)

Saints pitcher Lauren Thimmesch gave up 5 hits and 1 walk while striking out 5 in her 8 innings.  Thimmesch and Katelyn Nill were 3 for 4 and Jenna Boutte was 2 for 3.

The Saints are now 10-2 for the season.  They are scheduled to face Blue Valley on Friday.

Go Saints!

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